Highlands
Lincoln
Popular places to visit
Lincoln Children's Zoo
Take a ride on a historic train and learn about the animals in your backyard and beyond at this downtown zoo, tailored for curious kids.
Nebraska State Capitol
Tour Lincoln’s gleaming art deco Capitol building to learn about the architecture and local legislature of the Tower on the Plains.
Sunken Gardens
Participate in the planting events and go to the intriguing gardening talks in this active and welcoming set of gardens.
International Quilt Study Center
Browse the eclectic displays and chat with docents in this museum and study center containing one of the world’s largest quilt collections.
University of Nebraska State Museum
Bear witness to the formation of the universe and gaze up at an enormous mammoth skeleton in this eclectic complex.
Highlands Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Lincoln at Highlands Golf Course. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Things to do
Top hotels in Highlands
Hampton Inn Lincoln Airport
Clean, nice staff, great breakfast
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
Horizon Inn Motel
Room was clean, staff was great, and it is super affordable. And the location right next to the airport is perfect.
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Airport by IHG
The room was spacious and clean. Good breakfast.
Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites Lincoln Airport
Nice staff and adequate room. The pool was very small. No fresh fruit at breakfast.
Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025
Wingate by Wyndham Lincoln Airport East I-80
very clean and well maintained, staff was helpful
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Sunset Inn & Suites - Lincoln Airport
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Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Highlands
West Lincoln
Though West Lincoln might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Capitol Beach Lake and Haymarket Park.
Belmont
When in Belmont, you can plan a visit to Bob Devaney Sports Center and Haymarket Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
North Hills
Though North Hills might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Fallbrook Town Center and Links Lake.
Prairie Ridge
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Prairie Ridge and surrounding area, you can visit Links Lake and Links at Lincoln.
Stone Bridge Creek
Stone Bridge Creek might not have many top sights, but Fallbrook Town Center and Links Lake are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bicentennial Estates
While Bicentennial Estates isn't home to many top sights, Links Lake and Links at Lincoln are some notable places to visit nearby.
